Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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